Prince George's Community College
- Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College is a community college located in the unincorporated community of Largo in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
Founded in 1958, Prince George's Community College serves Prince George's County and surrounding areas. The college provides education and higher-learning opportunities for a local and diverse population. PGCC offers 200 academic, workforce development, continuing education, and personal enrichment programs. Some of these programs feature online and distance learning options.
The main campus is located in Largo, Prince George's Community College has additional sites at University Town Center in Hyattsville, Andrews Air Force Base and the Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs. The college shares an extension center with Howard Community College in Laurel called the Laurel College Center.
The school mascot and also the name of the student newspaper is The Owl.
tudents and Faculty
Prince George's Community College serves approximately 37,000 students.The student body is 76% African American, 64% female, and has international students from 100 nations around the world. The average age of Prince George's students is 29.
In Spring of 2007, the College selected its first female president, Dr. Charlene Dukes.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Prince George's Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference. Eleven intercollegiate teams represent the college in the NJCAA and MD JUCO:
* men's soccer
* women's soccer
* women's volleyball
* women's basketball
* men's basketball
* men's bowling
* women's bowling
* men's baseball
* women's softball
* golf
* tennis
External links
* [http://www.pgcc.edu Prince George's Community College]
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